Though the update is not yet on the
DirectX
website, a new DirectX 9.0b End-User Runtime is now available for each
version of Windows via the
Windows
Update dealie (thanks
Ant) and
this
webpage (thanks
TopTechTips).
Word is: "DirectX 9.0b includes security and performance updates. Download
now to get the latest DirectX updates. After you install this item, you may have
to restart your computer. Once you have installed this item, it cannot be
removed."